Maker Faire Malta postponed due to COVID-19
After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone Maker Faire Malta this March.
Due to the complicated current situation that we are living in with COVID-19, the organisation of Maker Faire Malta feels that it is the responsible thing to do, as we always have the security of our Makers, partners and attendees in mind.
Having spent the past year preparing for the show, we’re genuinely upset and disappointed about not being able to host you at this time. We want to thank all our Makers and partners for their support, open discussions and encouragement.
As everyone has been reminding us, great things happen when the community comes together, and Maker Faire Malta is a great example of just that. For this reason, we fully intend to host Maker Faire Malta at a later date.
We will be working with our partners to finalise the details and will share more information about our plans in the coming months.
In the meantime, we encourage you to stay in touch with us through our Twitter and Facebook accounts, and if you have any questions, please send us a message to info@makerfairemalta.com
The Malta Maker Faire Team
Update: 4.35pm GMT +1
MRO, the hosting event of Maker Faire Malta issued the following statement:
In light of the measures introduced by the Prime Minister of Malta which also cover instructions for Mass Events holding more than 750 people indoors, we would like to announce that the MRO Technology Expo will be postponed to a later date, keep up to date on our website and FB pages for more information on the new dates.
Malta Robotics Olympiad
#MeetTheMaker: Andrew Manicaro
Manicaro Custom Guitars will be exhibiting in Maker Faire Malta
Based in Malta, Manicaro Custom Guitars lovingly hand-crafts instruments from select materials.
From Custom instruments to instrument restoration, our ultimate goal is always customer satisfaction. If you already have an instrument and are looking for something unique, like hardware or a bespoke part, we can do that for you.
A custom instrument is all about the details! And at Manicaro Custom Guitars we give exceptional attention to those details.
Not just Excellence and Professionalism but a strong passion to create something which exceeds their client’s expectations.
They love a challenge, whether it is a custom part or a custom instrument its always fun to create something unique. If you have a guitar in mind, they will surely be able to help!
Come check them out at Maker Faire Malta!
Do you have a project of your own that you’d like to exhibit at Maker Faire Malta?
#MeetTheMaker: Daniel Buttigieg
Here in Malta, here we have our very own vintage-Esque local Elon Musk!
The simplicity and lightness of the Fiat 126 makes it an excellent contender for an engine swap, more specifically, an electric conversion.
In his project, a motor, controller, and battery were taken from a Zero S motorcycle and fitted in the car. The result is a 60hp upgrade and plenty of more torques!
Find Daniel and his project car at Maker Faire Malta!
Do you have a skill or project you want to show and tell?
#MeetTheMaker: Malta Tiles
Kicking off our #MeetTheMaker series with Malta Tiles, a micro-enterprise producing cement tiles using traditional methods passed on from one generation to the next.
These Maltese Tiles have been used in traditional Maltese houses for generations. All the cement tiles produced by Malta Tiles are hand-made, one by one, using only traditional methods.
Their workshop has an original press and a vast selection of over 180 patterned frames to make uniquely designed Maltese tiles.
They will have a range of products on display, as well as some tools they use to create these beautiful tiles!
Do you have a skill or project you want to show and tell?
Maker Faire Malta Announcement
Malta’s first Maker Faire event will take place in 2020
We are pleased to announce that Malta’s very own first Maker Faire will take place on 27th of March, 2020, at MFCC in Ta’Qali in Malta.
Would you like to know more?
Maker Faire Malta is the brainchild of the Malta Robotics Olympiad, Malta’s Largest Tech Event, and a group of enthusiastic local makers
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- David Sciberras, Managing director of Invent 3D, a startup specializing in Additive Manufacturing Solutions
- Edward Borg, Co-Founder of Thought 3D, creators of Magigoo
- Joseph Casha, 3D Maker Noob, popular 3D Printing and Maker Youtuber.
- Mark Julian Borg, Co-Creator of Planet Boop and a local Maker
Maker Faire Malta is an officially licensed event by Maker Faire, bringing to the table the world-wide recognition of the Maker Faire brand as well as the quality standards expected from an official Maker Faire event local event.
Taking place at the MFCC Ta’Qali, the weekend event will bring together makers of all ages and professions. Local and International exhibitors and sponsors will fuel creativity and innovation. Inter-School competitions, talks by established makers and courses are just some of the many events that will be ongoing throughout the weekend.
As this is an official licensed Maker Faire, we are pleased to announce that all maker booths are free of charge to all makers
You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Stay tuned for sponsor and maker sign-ups, and many more details on what will take place at Maker Faire Malta!